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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.63, 343.66 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.63, 343.66 and 187.36 is: 257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.63 : 343.66 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.63/343.66 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.63x = 343.66 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.63x = 64,385.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,385.48/249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.92

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